as in almost
very close to but not completely
dinner is all but on the table, so don't go anywhere
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Adverb
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The 2025 edition of DOC NYC Selects is almost here, and IndieWire can announce the program for the summer extension of the annual fall documentary festival.—
Samantha Bergeson,
IndieWire,
9 June 2025 -
Some real locations are almost literally depicted in the film.—
Kevin Giraud,
Variety,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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And her combat prowess is almost non-existent, with practically no kills and half of them being by accident.—
Paul Tassi,
Forbes.com,
29 May 2025
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Hub Tent Simplifying campsite setup, this has an intuitive hub design that practically pops up on its own.—
Alice Bennett,
Travel + Leisure,
29 May 2025
Adverb
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Since the 2022 merger, WBD’s share price has fallen nearly 60%.—
Anthony Crupi,
Sportico.com,
9 June 2025
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On Saturday night, Hegseth sent a memo to the head of the California Guard to mobilize nearly 2,000 members.—
Laura J. Nelson,
Los Angeles Times,
9 June 2025
Adverb
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The prize awards £1 million (about $1.2 million) annually to five winners.—
Olivia Kemp,
CNN Money,
7 June 2025
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Our pro panel tells us that works out to about 1 ½ to 2 tablespoons of salt.—
Karla Walsh,
Better Homes & Gardens,
7 June 2025
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“All but.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/all%20but. Accessed 12 Jun. 2025.
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